Comment & opinion – Page 187
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What should we be eating and how should it be produced?
Conflicting reports on food and the environment should make us think about how complex things are, says Professor Chris Elliott
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Why 2019 will be the year of radical indulgence in food and drink
Consumers are reacting to the wellness trend by indulging and treating themselves, says Robert Wilson, director of creative and strategy at RPM
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A grocer’s life: how wholesale has got faster and smarter
In his final column for The Grocer, retiring wholesale legend Steve Parfett looks back on his 40 years in the grocery trade
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How the UK can lead the way with salt reduction in our food
Without the food industry’s commitment, we wouldn’t have seen our average salt intake decrease by 11% in 2014, says Alison Tedstone
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Michael Gove’s recycling proposals are bold – but will industry pay up?
Defra’s long-awaited Resources and Waste Strategy for England is another headline-grabber for Gove
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Waitrose’s decision to give up glitter shows it’s sweating the small stuff
Glitter is a form of microplastic – those teeny pieces of plastic with the potential to do big damage to the environment
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Retailers are finally making progress with digital operations
Retailers are playing catch-up to digitise their operations
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There is plenty of evidence for an energy drinks ban
There is a wealth of evidence on the harms of energy drinks to children and young people
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The Food Chain: BBC podcast explores 'bourbonism' in Kentucky
Can Kentucky turn its reputation for making 95% of the world’s bourbon into a thriving tourist industry? And should it?
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Upheaval, disruption and scandal: 2018 had everything
In an up-and-down year, the triumph of The Grocer’s Waste Not Want Not food waste campaign is our highlight
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How the perception of 'premium' food and drink is constantly evolving
As own label catches up, ‘premium’ means more than a high price or fancy packaging, says Joanna Parman, commercial business partner at Nielsen
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Food and drink must continue using the power of pressure in 2019
This year has seen how pressure on suppliers and retailers can have positive results for health and the environment
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Small companies can use big data to add a personal touch
Big data provides, throughout the retail value chain, abundant information that can be a significant help in decision-making
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Brands are let down by recycling infrastructure in the war on packaging waste
I think we should celebrate the brands and retailers hitting the over 80% mark for recycled materials in their festive choc boxes
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Joy of six for Harvard boffin
When dietary advice comes from Harvard’s school of public health, it’s time to take it seriously. Right?
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Port brand offers succour for Santa Clauses
Don’t forget the Father Christmases who bravely endure the tyrannical demands of our nation’s lap-hopping tots
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Walkers plays up simplicity of bag recycling scheme
The animated ad starts off by showing up some of the neat things that can be made with recycled bags
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What fmcg can learn from the pharmaceuticals industry on labelling
The claim that packaging is too small for sufficient information is not a defence, says Julie Vargas, head of technology for grocery at Avery Dennison
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Meat producers don’t have to go vegan to do better
From its links to climate change to health and welfare, meat consumption has been one of the big stories of 2018
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Why we should resist the diet diktats of the nanny state
Centenarian Arthur Grisbrook’s diet is a two-fingered salute to the dietetic establishment, says Joanna Blythman